FONTEVALLE_MLP_DEP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Montelupone, Italy

FONTEVALLE_MLP_DEP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Contrada Valle, Montelupone, in the Macerata province of Italy. The plant serves a small population of 600 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting within the Marche region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 611 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 118.78 cubic meters per day, it operates well within its capacity. As an Italian plant, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea. The proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means the plant's discharge can affect coastal water quality. Advanced treatment helps protect the marine environment and supports the ecological health of the Adriatic coastal zone.

The plant discharges into a watershed that flows toward the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange. The coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication and algal blooms in the Adriatic.